Stumpy Nubs

Woodworking instructor, author and video producer at Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal

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Sometimes the most valuable tools in my shop are not expensive.

What matters most is how they simplify the job and make my life easier.

This is one of those tools. Small, seems too simple to mean much.

But it is one of my FAVORITES! Watch to understand why.

Link in comments:

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Safety first in my shop! I’m all about making safety easy and effective, and the Bow Push Shoe does just that.

Want to upgrade your safety game? Details in the comments

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I spent TOO MUCH on my tracks to treat them rough. This is how I protect MINE. See where I got mine in the comments or in my BIO

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I have been searching for a good double-sided woodworking tape for YEARS! It led me to THIS. Link in the comments, or my BIO!

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Nuclear testing did not ruin modern tool steel.

Peak fallout raised global radiation about 6 percent over natural background. That dropped quickly after 1963.

Modern steelmaking uses closed systems, not open air.

Modern tool steel is better than ever.

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Hot take:

The more experienced you are, the more dangerous your shortcuts become.

Most shop injuries are not from ignorance. They are from confidence.

Your tools do not respect you back.

Choose safety. Your digits will thank you!

More details in my latest blog post -->

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If you call this "Duct Tape", you have been saying this wrong.

It started as duck tape in WWII. Made from duck cloth. Built to seal ammo boxes.

It only became duct tape after people used it on metal ductwork.

But,

It is terrible for ducts. Many codes ban it

Surprised? I know

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You have been saying this wrong.

It started as duck tape in WWII. Made from duck cloth. Built to seal ammo boxes.

It only became duct tape after people used it on metal ductwork.

And here is the kicker.

It is terrible for ducts. Many codes ban it.

Full story: Link in BIO

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Plywood is stable. The edges are not.

Iron-on banding works, but it chips and peels over time.

Try this instead:

• Cut a centered V-groove in the plywood edge
• Mill matching solid hardwood banding
• Glue, clamp, trim flush

Stronger. Cleaner. Longer lasting.

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Wax on a workbench looks nice.
It also makes boards slide.

A bench is a work-holding tool, not furniture.

Light oil > wax or heavy film finishes.
Grip matters more than shine.

More details at the link in my BIO

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This shouldn't be possible.

Perfectly spaced, razor-thin kerfs turning straight grain hardwood into a wooden spring.

Too fine for a table saw. Too hard by hand.

But what if a Japanese pull saw had machine-level precision?

Just imagine what else might be possible...

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Learn four essential miter saw tips that improve accuracy, reduce binding, and dramatically increase safety.

From setting stop blocks to proper sliding cuts, these techniques help you cut cleaner and safer every time.

Go see my latest blog post at the link in my BIO

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This safety upgrade is a MUST HAVE in my shop! Find it ON SALE in the link in my bio!

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Check out how I "bent" this piece of wood!

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I finally found a set of nut drivers that I DON'T HATE! Link where I got mine is here: https://t.co/WNsCdTPAmA

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Did you know you can get straight lines with just a router bit? Check out my favorite ones to use here:
https://t.co/WNlnkZPNMX

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Don't Throw Away those Ugly Boards! THIS is how I save them...

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Not enough people understand these important principles for miter saw safety!

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If you are not experiencing SMOOTH surfaces after finishing a project, this is why...

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This is my favorite method for gluing panels with flawless results!

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